Bent solid wood is advantageously
employed in fabricating a variety of products.
Bending is an economical technique
in the manufacture of sports goods, walking
and umbrella sticks, chair parts, barrel
staves, wood rings and covers. Some work
has been done to evaluate the bending
characteristics of woods in many countries.
The level of moisture content of wood
and the period of steaming in the process
of bending are considered important criteria
for bending wood (Anon. 1948, Anon.
1959, Anon. 1967, Martin and Wangaard
1950, Rehman et all 1956). However, no
detailed study has been made on Teak
wood in this regard. It is, therefore